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Beverages

This is one of my personal favorites. Make sure you drink it with care because if you don’t, it may just knock you out cold.

The taste alone will fool you. You will think you are just enjoying a fruit drink…and before you know, it creeps up on you. This one is not for the faint of heart…so drink wisely here’s the recipe.

Sour Sop Drink

Another one of my all time favorites! This one will have you licking your chops and wanting more.

To make it, all you need is a simple sour sop fruit…follow this directions and you are set to enjoy one of the best kept Jamaican drinks secret.

Jamaican SorrelHmmm! I want some right now! In Jamaica we drink this mostly during Christmas…but you know what? Everyday is Christmas for me.

I can’t wait ’til December to roll around – but in the meantime where ever I can find Sorrel, I find it! Not only for the refreshing taste, but also for the herbal remedy.

Exactly what the Doctor ordered for refreshment and good health. A drink a day, will definitely keep him away! But you don’t have to take my word for it! try it for yourself!

Jamaican Ginger BeerAnother simple and refreshing natural healer…and it is very easy to make. All you need is a few roots of ginger, some sugar and some lemon or lime…and as they say on the island, “you gone clear.” meaning – you are set. I cannot tell you how many times this simple little drink help me with “mi”stomach problems. For that very reason, I always make sure I have some ginger “inna my house” or somewhere close by.

Guiness StoutFor a long time, I thought guiness was made in Jamaica. But It’s not!

It is so popular on the island, that we have found a way to extract energetic benefits from it…and we call it the “strong back” juice.

It is this simple. When you feel overworked and tired, this is the perfect drink for you. It will revitalize you and get you going again in no time. click for the recipe

Irish MossIrish moss is another one of our own little “energy” drink created on the island to deal with just about any and every strenuous activity.

…and once again just like others before it, it is not hard to make at all. You can also find it in Jamaican stores around the world, but if you want something a little more custom made here’s the recipe

Coconut Water
One of the purest drink on planet earth, coconut water provides many useful benefits to the human body. No, you do not need a recipe for it, just pick it, cut it, pour it, and drink it. Check out the benefits here…

Other Jamaican Drinks
Here are some other choice drinks on the island…
– Jamaican blue mountain coffee drink blend blue mountain coffee with Jamaican white rum, coffee liqueur…plus…with a charming fragrance and rich smooth flavor designed to perk you up and relax you at the same time or simply make a hot cup!

– Carrot Juice… another one of our favorite homemade Jamaican drinks that we drink on Sundays with our rice and peas and chicken. Blend few carrots, add whole milk (optional), tsp vanilla extract, nutmeg and sweeten to taste (we use sweetened condensed milk)…. and for added zest, some appleton rum 😉

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All About “Raggamuffin” Me :)

Mother, wife, sister, aunt, cousin and a great friend. I believe we should always have an attitude of gratitude, live simply, love abundantly, smile often and help each other.
I was born and raised on the beautiful island of Jamaica, where I indulged in the finest culture, warmest people, most laid back atmosphere and did I mention the food? Some finger licking spicy jerk food! Yeah Man we can cook some good food :)
I came to the United States in 1986 and have embraced the culture and people as they have me. My beautiful children now ages 18, 18, 21 (yes twins) and my wonderful husband are my life. Did I mention my American husband LOVES Jamaica? We visit quite often, he likes the slower pace, the laid back feel, where besides breeze, music, beach and a good glass of rum, nothing else matters. Go see for yourself!
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Mich

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Celebrating Our Independence

Jamaica Independence DayAugust 6th, 2013

On August 6th 1962, Jamaican independence day was born!
After years of Spanish and subsequent British colonial rule, Jamaica was finally allowed to govern it's own political, economical, and social affairs.
The Spanish claimed the Island in 1494 when Christopher Columbus discovered it on one of his voyages to the Caribbean.
The British took over in 1655, after a short battle with the Spanish, but that only lasted until 1834 when slavery was abolished, and Jamaica gained more and more control of its affairs.
In time, the emergence of Marcus Garvey preaching black nationalism, Alexander Bustamante leading a national labor strike, Norman Manley and his cousin (Bustamante) forming opposing political parties, and the first national election of 1944, the stage was set for eventual independence.
Independence would finally arrive on August 6, 1962. With it, Jamaica was officially recognized as an independent nation... For more information read about the country's history.
Throughout the years, the Jamaican population would transform from the original Taino Indians to a mixture of Africans, caucasians, indians, Asians among others...
Jamaican Independence Day Celebratons
Every year Jamaicans around the world celebrate August 6th as the day when Jamaica was finally given the power to rule its own.
On this day, we remember our history, our descendants, our battles, and the sacrifices our ancestors made to make this country one of the greatest nation on earth.
We celebrate our people, our government, our beliefs, our principles, our traditions, our excellence in... education, sports, in business, and more...
...but most importantly we celebrate the gift of this beautiful island given to us by The Lord God Almighty himself to enjoy with our families, friends, loved ones, and visitors.
As a people, we are united in our struggles, our goals, our dreams, and our aspirations...and we are proud to be Jamaicans.
We celebrate this with our cultural dances, dresses, music, food, drink, and much more as we remember the Journey that brought us to where we are today...a proud little Island in the midst of the caribbean sea, yet a GIANT at heart.